NHK WORLD-JAPAN focus in September: Aichi

31 August 2026

Travelling the Seasons of Japan

Aichi Prefecture

September 20 Sun. 
5:10/11:10/17:10/22:10 (UTC)

Journey through Aichi’s changing seasons with stunning footage filmed over a year, featuring cormorant fishing, all-night festivals, free-diving harvests, and the people preserving local traditions.

Game Genome

September 13 Sun. 
1:10/7:10/13:10/19:10 (UTC)

MOTHER 2 (EarthBound)

MOTHER 2 is a classic RPG known internationally as EarthBound.Its creator, Itoi Shigesato, joins longtime fans to discuss how the game was made, revealing secrets behind its lasting popularity.

Dining with the Chef

Tuesdays
1:30 /6:30/12:30 /17:30/22:30 (UTC)

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes! Chefs Saito and Rika, present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food.